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Washington judge denies GOP attempt to keep financial impact of initiatives off November ballots

Jun. 07, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

Information about how much money three GOP-backed initiatives would cost the state of Washington must appear on the November ballot where voters can see it, a judge on Friday ruled. The measures to repeal the state’s landmark Climate Commitment Act and the tax on the sale of stocks...

GOP backers of 3 initiatives sue to keep their fiscal impact off the November ballot

Jun. 06, 2024 14:23 PM EDT

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Republican backers of three initiatives that could change important state policies are suing to keep each measure's fiscal impact from appearing on the November ballot. But lawyers for the state say the budget implications must be disclosed to voters. ...